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Model

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Definition

A model refers to an abstract representation of a system, process, or concept. It is a simplified and structured representation of a real-world entity, system, or phenomenon.

Models capture essential aspects, relationships, and behaviour without unnecessary details.

Models serve as a means of communication and understanding among stakeholders (developers, architects, users, etc.).

Purpose of Models

Abstraction: Models abstract complex systems into manageable components.
Analysis: They allow analysis, validation, and verification before actual implementation.
Documentation: Models document design decisions, requirements, and system behaviour.
Visualization: They provide visual representations for better comprehension.

Types of Models

Architectural Models: Describe the high-level structure and components of a system.
Behavioral Models: Illustrate how components interact and respond to events. Partially represented in MDriven with UML – State machines
Data Models: Represent data structures, relationships, and constraints. In MDriven, these are represented by the Class Diagram.
Process Models: Depict workflows, business processes, or system behaviour over time.

Model Driven Architecture and Model-Driven Development

Read more here about different software development strategies using models: Model Driven

Examples of Models in MDriven

UML diagrams (e.g., class diagrams, sequence diagrams).
State diagrams for modeling system behaviour.

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 Models serve as a means of communication and understanding among stakeholders (developers, architects, users, etc.).
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+=== Purpose of Models ===
-'''Abstraction''': Models abstract complex systems into manageable components.
-'''Analysis''': They allow analysis, validation, and verification before actual implementation.
+* '''Abstraction''': Models abstract complex systems into manageable components.
+* '''Analysis''': They allow analysis, validation, and verification before actual implementation.
+* '''Documentation''': Models document design decisions, requirements, and system behaviour.
+* '''Visualization''': They provide visual representations for better comprehension.
-'''Documentation''': Models document design decisions, requirements, and system behaviour.
+=== Types of Models ===
+# '''Architectural Models''': Describe the high-level structure and components of a system.
+# '''Behavioral Models''': Illustrate how components interact and respond to events. Partially represented in MDriven with [[Training:UML – State machines|UML – State machines]]
+# '''Data Models''': Represent data structures, relationships, and constraints. In MDriven, these are represented by the [[Documentation:Class diagrams|Class Diagram]].
+# '''Process Models''': Depict workflows, business processes, or system behaviour over time.
-'''Visualization''': They provide visual representations for better comprehension.
+=== Model Driven Architecture and Model-Driven Development ===
+Read more here about different software development strategies using models: [[BestPractices:Model Driven|Model Driven]]
-==== Types of Models ====
+=== Examples of Models in MDriven ===
+* [[Training:Short introduction to UML– class diagram|'''UML diagrams''']] (e.g., class diagrams, sequence diagrams).
-* '''Architectural Models''': Describe the high-level structure and components of a system.
+* '''[[Documentation:State Diagrams|State diagrams]]''' for modeling system behaviour.
-* '''Behavioral Models''': Illustrate how components interact and respond to events. Partially represented in MDriven with [[Training:UML – State machines|UML – State machines]]
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-* '''Data Models''': Represent data structures, relationships, and constraints. In MDriven, these are represented by the [[Documentation:Class diagrams|Class Diagram]].
+[[Category:UML]]
-* '''Process Models''': Depict workflows, business processes, or system behaviour over time.
-==== Model Driven Architecture and Model-Driven Development ====
-Read more here about different software development strategies using models: [[BestPractices:Model Driven]]
-==== Examples of Models in MDriven ====
-* '''UML (Unified Modeling Language)''' diagrams (e.g., class diagrams, sequence diagrams).
-* '''State diagrams''' for modeling system behaviour.